Known in development as the NX is an upcoming hybrid video game console developed by Nintendo. Officially unveiled in October 2016, it is scheduled for release worldwide in March 2017.

The Switch is a tablet-like portable console, which can be inserted into a docking station connected to a television for use as a home console. Despite this characteristic, Nintendo markets the
Switch primarily as a home console rather than as a portable. The Switch features two detachable wireless controllers, called Joy-Con Controllers, which can be used individually or attached to a
grip to provide a traditional gamepad form. called the Joy-con (or Joy-Controller)